‘Danna previously worked as the safeties coach for the Houston Texans in 2022. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff.’
Archives for February 2023
Bills safety Jordan Poyer tees off at Pro Bowl
‘Jordan Poyer hit a golf ball 320 yards to win the longest drive competition at the Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas.’
Bills hire Joe Danna as safeties coach
‘Prior to his one-year stint in Houston, Danna was a part of the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff for four seasons, two years as the safeties coach (2019-20) and two years as the assistant secondary coach (2017-18). He also spent time as the DB coach for the New York Jets (2015-16) and the Atlanta Falcons (2012-14).’
For Bills’ bosses, Bengals-Chiefs was concerning
‘And that’s why last Sunday’s result was likely so jarring to Beane and McDermott. It emphasized Buffalo, the preseason’s Super Bowl favorite, has fallen to the No. 3 team in the AFC and is closer to No. 4 Jacksonville than to Cincinnati.’
O’Cyrus Torrence’s country strength could fit Bills’ offensive line needs
‘The Bills could use a little more power on the offensive line, and they could use someone with elite traits to match up with the superstar defensive tackles in the AFC East. There is Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets, Christian Wilkins of the Miami Dolphins and Christian Barmore of the New England Patriots. All three were first-round picks.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin partners with American Heart Association in ‘3 for Heart’ challenge
‘Finally, like many viral challenges, Hamlin asks that participants tag three friends to join in and post on social media. “Tag me, and have your hearts up,” Hamlin said.’
From the Valley: Allen the family … the Bills family
‘There’s my original thought pattern: If everyone is created equal, then why can’t fans of Buffalo sports teams, like myself, ever celebrate a Super Bowl victory or a Stanley Cup championship?’
Analysis: Bills’ vulnerability vs. blitz put sour end on Josh Allen’s big season
‘Allen ranked 24th among starting QBs in “efficiency” against the blitz, using the metric “expected points added,” in data compiled by Kansas City analyst Joseph Hefner. It’s a statistic available from various data companies. Expected points added per dropback calculates how a QB moved his team down the field on a given play every time a defense rushed five or more men or rushed a defensive back.’
Bills quarterback Josh Allen withdraws from Pro Bowl events to play Pebble Beach
‘Allen will be replaced by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, who was the fourth alternate.’
Bills assistant offensive line coach Ryan Wendell remains on Patriots’ radar
‘He is perhaps most known to Bills fans as the guy with long hair who sits next to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in the coaches’ box on game days.’
Report: Bills wide receivers coach Chad Hall to interview with Baltimore Ravens
‘Hall is interviewing with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday for their offensive coordinator opening, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. The opening comes after Greg Roman stepped down Jan. 19.’
The Editorial Board: A strong community benefits agreement eases the sting of new Bills stadium’s cost
‘Given the $850 million investment from New York State and Erie County, taxpayers deserve the most for their money. While some might have hoped for more than $100 million spread out over 30 years – which is what the Bills organization has promised to reinvest toward the local community’s most pressing needs – there’s no denying it could have been much less. It’s a substantial sum, but will need to be spent wisely to contribute to positive change in a region where so many live in poverty.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals his one Josh Allen concern
‘“The only thing I’d get on to him is he’s got too many bruises on him,” Beane said, via the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. “And we’ve got to work on taking less hits. That’s the only reason I’m going to ever criticize Josh is just take less hits.”’
Josh Allen playing in Pebble Beach Pro-Am despite pulling out of Pro Bowl due to injury
‘”If I can golf every day, I would,” Allen said during a practice round ahead of the event. “It’s my favorite thing to do.”‘
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals his lone criticism of star QB Josh Allen
‘”The only thing I’d get on to him is he’s got too many bruises on him,” Beane said. “And we’ve got to work on taking less hits. That’s the only reason I’m ever going to criticize Josh is just take less hits.”‘